Discover the beauty of Saanich Parks and nature in your backyard.
Enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery, a friendly chat and gentle exercise as we take different walks through Saanich parks and trails. A great way to meet people!
Easy Walks brochure July to August 2026 [PDF - 366 KB]
Easy Walks
Free, drop-in social walks.
Mondays
January - May: 1:30 to 2:30pm
June: Summer Hours 9:30 to 10:30am
Leader: Penny Stevens
Free, slower-paced, one-hour guided walks through parks and neighbourhoods, on pavement and smooth trails. Steep hills avoided where possible. Rests and pace varies to ensure comfort of all walkers.Please wear supportive footwear. No pets - guide dogs only please.
All Easy Walks are rated low-intensity. Where possible, routes avoid steep hills. Pace determined by group and includes short standing pauses.
Bus - Suggested bus route to start location (approximate meters), regular fares apply.
June 29 – Sierra Park/Arbutus Cove
Meet/park by Sierra Park, at intersection of San Juan Avenue and Chartwell Drive; near 1848 San Juan Avenue. Bus 12 (10m)
July 6 – PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) Shady Lower Trails
Meet by washroom block in main park parking lot; 4501 Cordova Bay Road. Bus 39 (45m)
July 13 – Rithet’s Bog
Meet by trailhead at corner of Dalewood Lane and Chatterton Way; street parking near 801 Dalewood Lane. Bus 6B (200m)
July 20 – Bowker Creek/Saanich Panhandle
Meet at corner of Queenston and Townley Streets, just off of Richmond Road; street parking near 2810 Queenston Street. Bus 22, 27, 28 (200-400m)
July 27 – Hyacinth/Pacific Forestry Centre
Meet/park at Hyacinth Park parking lot; 800 Marigold Road. Bus 8, 21 (150m)
August 3 – No Walk - Holiday
August 10 – Braefoot Park/Feltham Trail
Meet by lacrosse box, Braefoot Centre parking lot; 1359 McKenzie Avenue. Bus 26 (100m)
August 17 – Cadboro Bay/Finnerty Cove
Meet/park next to Maynard Park playground; 2563 Maynard Street. Bus 11 (75m)
August 24 – The Gorge Lower Waterway
Meet near main entrance of Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion; 1070 Tillicum Road. Bus 26 (280m)
August 31 – Saanich Commonwealth Place/Beaver Lake
Meet outside main entrance to Saanich Commonwealth Place; 4636 Elk Lake Drive. Bus 35,72,75 (125m)
Easy Walks may cancel for an emergency or in the case of inclement weather, (extreme heat, cold, or icy conditions). If you would like to see if a walk has been cancelled, one hour prior to walk visit saanich.ca/trailsandtreks, or call 250-475-5422.
If you have questions about Easy Walks please contact heather.galey@saanich.ca, 250-778-584-6810.
Other Saanich Walking Programs
Walk and Talk
Moderate paced, social, guided walks.
Join us for a one-and-a-half-hour walk as we explore a variety of interesting Saanich parks, trails, and neighbourhoods. Enjoy fresh air, beautiful nature and safe connection! For more information please see Activity search | RecOnline, or contact the programmer at Alison.Sheehan@saanich.ca
Nature Walks
Each week, join Naturalist Kristine on a journey through a different Saanich park to uncover its hidden wonders. From fungi flourishing beneath our feet to wildlife blending into the landscape, every walk is a new chance to explore, learn and connect with nature. Please dress for weather and trail walking. For more information including schedule please see Activity search | RecOnline or contact the programmer at Alison.Sheehan@saanich.ca